18 Weeks

Today I am 18 weeks preggers and feeling great. The picture shows that I am getting bigger and I definitely feel like it. Stretchy pants are my new favorite thing. Although, I'm trying not to wear them too often, at least not in public! I've purchased a few maternity shirts and have been wearing them, but I need more. They are definitely more flattering than most of my other shirts and more comfortable. I guess I'll just have to go shopping again!!

I'm kind of frustrated because I don't think that I've felt Raisin move yet. I've felt a few feelings, but I'm just not convinced that it's my baby. I keep reading that it should be happening soon, and I am very anxious. I just know that once I can identify those feelings, the pregnancy will feel even more real.

I am really starting to get nervous about how much we have to do before Raisin comes. We haven't really done anything yet, and it seems like the next few weeks are already booking up with other obligations. We need to make a trip to Dallas (our small town doesn't have what we need) to scout out furniture and other baby items. It's so frustrating that we have to drive 2 hours one way just to accomplish this. And you can only do so much on the Internet. We also need to switch 2 of the bedrooms in the house to get the nursery ready. But to do that, we have to find a place to put all of the furniture in the one bedroom before we move it!! AHH!

Trying not to stress too much, I know it's bad for Raisin.